Head Of College Armidale (Armidale Regional Council)

About the role The Head of College is responsible for the provision of a secure, academically oriented, and supportive educational and social environment within the Colleges, underpinning holistic student wellbeing and success. The Head of College works collaboratively with other Heads of College, university stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring integrated management of the Colleges, and equity across the Residential System. They will support the Director in providing strategic and operational leadership across all residential colleges, and implementing cultural change initiatives, service redesign, and contemporary best practices in student services, while ensuring compliance across all relevant legislation, including the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, WHS obligations, child protection requirements, and university policies. This position makes a significant contribution to the learning journey of the Residential College residents providing pastoral care, academic support, and leadership to the students in our care. Qualifications
- A sound understanding of academic support and personal development needs of students and the ability to empathetically and effectively deal with young adults and other diverse demographic groups, including international students.
- Outstanding communication skills with high-level interpersonal, negotiation, mediation and liaison skills.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, with the ability to pivot strategies and respond quickly to challenges.
- Evidenced high level ability to independently organise and manage a wide variety of complex tasks and projects to meet conflicting priorities and deadlines and achieve high quality strategic outcomes, demonstrating a blend of proactive initiative, reliable autonomy, and team-oriented support. Perks
- $137,495 per annum (HEO10) + 17% super.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence.
- 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave.
- Armidale based role.
- Free on campus parking.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support.
- Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3riy1f